intent-capture

Transforms vague user ideas into actionable intent briefs with defined success criteria via phased guided conversation.

Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wangcb8i8i/agent-skills --skill intent-capture-wangcb8i8i
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: intent-capture
Source: https://github.com/wangcb8i8i/agent-skills/tree/main/intent-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wangcb8i8i/agent-skills --skill intent-capture-wangcb8i8i

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users often have vague, unformed ideas, complaints, or optimization goals that they cannot articulate clearly, leading to misaligned expectations and ineffective action plans.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phased Guided Conversation: Uses a three-stage (collect, validate, confirm) workflow to extract the core object, pain points, expected outcomes, and success criteria from unstructured user input.
  • Edge Case Handling: Includes logic to redirect abstract, off-topic, or solution-focused user inputs back to the core intent without unnecessary follow-up questions.
  • Use Case: If a user says "I want to improve our team's efficiency" but cannot specify what is broken or what success looks like, this skill guides them to clarify the specific pain points, affected areas, and measurable goals.

Quick Start

Use the intent-capture skill to help me clarify my vague idea about improving our team's workflow into a structured intent brief with clear success criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about intent-capture

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn vague ideas into clear requirement briefs?

Turning vague ideas into clear requirement briefs requires a phased guided conversation that collects, validates, and confirms unstructured input. This workflow extracts the core object, pain points, and expected outcomes to produce an actionable intent brief with defined success criteria.

What is the best way to gather user intent for unformed optimization goals?

Gathering user intent for unformed optimization goals involves a three-stage workflow of collecting, validating, and confirming context. This guided conversation identifies specific pain points, affected areas, and measurable goals to align expectations when users cannot articulate what success looks like.

How does guided conversation extract pain points from unstructured user input?

Guided conversation extracts pain points from unstructured input through a three-stage workflow that collects core context, validates knowledge gaps, and confirms the final intent model. It redirects abstract or solution-focused inputs back to the core intent without unnecessary follow-up questions.

Can I use intent capture for requirement gathering when users only have complaints?

You can use intent capture for requirement gathering when users only have complaints because it transforms unarticulated problems into structured intent briefs. The workflow identifies the specific object, pain points, and measurable goals behind vague frustrations to create an actionable optimization plan.

How to handle off-topic user inputs during goal clarification conversations?

Handling off-topic user inputs during goal clarification requires edge case logic that redirects abstract or solution-focused statements back to the core intent. This prevents unnecessary follow-up questions and keeps the conversation focused on extracting specific pain points and expected outcomes.

When do I need to define success criteria for problem definition?

You need to define success criteria for problem definition when users have unformed optimization goals that lack specific objects or expected outcomes. The workflow validates the final intent model by confirming these measurable goals with the user to ensure aligned expectations and effective action plans.